Baklava

Directions

1. 1
   Combine nuts, sugar and cinnamon.
2. 2
   Brush baking tray (12 x 17-inch) with melted butter.
3. 3
   Place 15 fillo leaves at bottom brushing each with butter.
4. 4
   Spread one-third of walnut mixture on leaves.
5. 5
   Place 5 to 6 buttered leaves on mixture and spread additional third of walnut mixture.
6. 6
   Repeat with 5 to 6 leaves and mixture.
7. 7
   There must be 15 to 17 leaves to place on top layer. Brush top layer with remaining butter.
8. 8
   Score top sheets in diamond square shapes.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool and pour warm syrup evenly over baklava.